Make-Your-Own Granola Bites

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup milk-free margarine

2 cups quick oats

1 tsp. baking powder

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 8-inch pan; set aside. In medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar and margarine, stirring until margarine is melted. Remove from heat and stir in oats and baking powder. Stir until well mixed. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan, pressing down with back of spoon. Bake 18 minutes, or until golden. The center will be soft. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bite-size squares.

Note: If you wish, stir in raisins or other dried fruit along with the oats.